Fireman in Full Uniform
Questions to ask:
What do you think this equipment is used for?
If someone were dressed like this, what would he be doing?
How would you feel if you saw someone dressed like this?
Why would a fireman need a mask to breathe through?
Why would a fireman need such a thick, heavy suit?
Points of Learning:
Never run or hide from a fireman, he is trying to help you.
An axe is used for getting into locked houses that are on fire.
The heavy suit protects the fireman from burning.
When someone is breathing through respiratory equipment, they sound like ‘Darth Vader.’
The respirator protects the fireman’s lungs from the smoke.
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